Edwards had an impressive rookie (2015) campaign amassing 42 tackles, three forced fumbles and two sacks that was marred by a late neck injury. The following year, Edwards played in just two games due to a lingering hip injury that forced a dramatic drop off in his explosiveness.

If Edwards is back to full strength as McKenzie suggests, it will have a profound impact on the defense overall, proving a boost against both the run and pass.

While most fans would be happy with Edwards simply getting back to his rookie form, McKenzie went on to say the third-year DE “wants to be dominant” in his interview with 95.7.

A dominant presence on the opposite side of reigning defensive player of the year and Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack, would go a long way to causing opposing quarterbacks trouble. But when one factors in outside linebacker Bruce Irvin as well?

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